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Will Rubbing Alcohol cause damage to your car engine?
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October 07, 2014 1:55AM
A small amount of rubbing alcohol mixed with gas should not hurt your cars engine. The alcohol will burn with no problems.
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Will rubbing alcohol ruin a microsuede couch?
If used sparingly, especially in cases of using rubbing
alcohol to clean a small stain, rubbing alcohol evaporates quickly
enough to not cause damage to microsuede furniture.
Asked in Health, Chemistry
What happens when you inhale rubbing alcohol?
When you inhale rubbing alcohol, you become dizzy, numb, and can
have altered perceptions. When you inhale, the liquid is absorbed
into the lungs and it can cause severe nerve damage.
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Can you drink rubbing alcohol as an internal disinfectant?
Do NOT Drink Rubbing Alcohol It can cause blindness. Rubbing
alcohol is "isopropyl" alcohol, not the same chemical as grain
alcohol, ("ethyl" alcohol). Don't drink it! Rubbing alcohol is
POISONOUS to drink!
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What happens if you continue to sniff rubbing alcohol?
youu are killing brain cells and can cause permanent damage or
death
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Can rubbing alcohol cause blistering in the vaginal area?
Rubbing alcohol should not be put on your genitals.
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How much rubbing alcohol will cause alcohol toxicity?
You shouldn't ever drink rubbing alcohol. It isn't the same as
the alcohol in beer, wine, whiskey, etc. Rubbing alcohol is very
dangerous and cause things like blindness and death.
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What are the Symptoms of rubbing alcohol ingestion?
Drinking rubbing alcohol can cause dizziness, nausea, and
vomiting. Ingesting rubbing alcohol can also cause: diarrhea, pain,
bleeding in the stomach and intestines, low blood pressure, shock,
and coma.
Asked in Chemistry
Can rubbing alcohol cause alcohol poisoning?
Typically the type of alcohol in rubbing alcohol is ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL.
If someone were to drink this, the body would convert it into
acetone. Acetone can cause problems by itself, not exactly alcohol
poisoning, but acetone poisoning.
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Does rubbing alcohol cause tissue damage?
I personally believe so... I tried to blow fire from my mouth
(using 91% Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol) (yes, i know, very stupid) and
4 days later my mouth is still raw/ sore inside from the rubbing
alcohol. it really hurts. I think i learned my lesson. Hope My
mistake teaches you!!
Asked in Health, Alcoholism
Does alcohol damage your face?
Only if you do something stupid while drunk off of it. Rubbing
alcohol doesn't really damage your face per say but it does dry out
your skin and could cause peeling, cracking, and flaking if used
extensively.
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Can rubbing alcohol be used as an outdoor tanner?
Hello. I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol as a outdoor tanner
because once the sun comes into contact with the rubbing alcohol it
will cause the alcohol to heat and become very uncomfortable or
cause burning on your skin. Stick to normal after sun
protection.
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Does anything in rubbing alcohol cause mold?
No, it actually prevents it.
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How much rubbing alcohol can one consume?
Rubbing alcohol is poisonous and should not be consumed in any
amounts under any circumstances. Rubbing alcohol consists of mostly
isopropanol alcohol and not the ethyl alcohol that people consume.
This alcohol breaks down to acetone in the liver and can cause a
wide range of symptoms including vomiting, headaches, dizziness,
and can even cause a person to go into a coma.
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Is there scientific study to show that Is it possible to become drunk with BAC of 22 from rubbing isopropyl alcohol on your skin?
No after consultation, it is not possible to get a BAC of .219
from isopropy alcohol...it is a different alcohol from booze and
would cause great gastric damage upon consumtion..
Asked in Chemistry
Can rubbing alcohol cause metal to rust?
Sort of. First off rubbing alcohol doesn't have to be all
alcohol, it can be some water in it too, and water can promote
rust. Next thing rubbing alcohol can remove a possibly protective
layer of grease, which can make metal rust faster.
Asked in Chemistry
Will rubbing alcohol cause mouth problems if used to rinse mouth?
Yes. Isopropanol is combustable and not to be injested, and can
cause serious tissue damage. If you want to get rid of bacteria,
rinse instead with peroxide, diluted 1:1 with water.
Asked in Health
What to do if someone inhaled rubbing alcohol?
Health care professionals use rubbing alcohol on theoi hands all
day long, so must inhale some of it & it doesn't cause a
problem.
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Will a small amount of gasoline in a diesel engine damage the engine?
No - a small amount will not damage the engine, though may cause
it to run badly. However, a larger amount can cause serious damage,
and the tank and engine should be drained.
Asked in Health
Can you pass out from breathiong rubbing alcohol?
Inhaling large amounts of rubbing alcohol could cause dizziness,
nausea, vomiting, headaches, difficulty breathing, and throat and
nostril irritation. This can be especially true for children.
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Can rubbing alcohol terminate a pregnancy?
I doubt it. And do you have any idea of the amount of pain and
burning that it will cause?
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What damage to engine when a timing belt fails?
On an interference engine the pistons can hit the valves. That
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Can a damaged head gasket directly damage your radiator?
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What is the difference between grain alcohol and rubbing alcohol?
Difference In Grain and
Rubbing Alcohol
If memory serves me correctly, grain alcohol is derived from the
fermentation of various grains, with the most common being from
corn, and it's safe to consume. On the other hand, rubbing alcohol
contains isopropyl alcohol (which is a chemically made alcohol),
and usually contains additional water and sometimes glycerine, and
isn't intended to be substituted for either grain or wood alcohol.
To drink it would make one very ill and may even be lethal, or
cause blindness.
In other words grain alcohol is not equal to rubbing alcohol.
period.steph says no.